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My Folk Rock Prophets

Posted on June 25, 2013 by Jessie Post

Some people assume that because I grew up outside organized religion I grew up without prayers, or hymns, or prophets. Knowing what I now do about all those things, I can see why pity creeps into stra... Read More

“As I Develop the Awakening Mind:” the Dharma and MCA

Posted on May 11, 2012 by Tiffany Puett

Adam Yauch, aka MCA, died last week. He was a founding member of the Beastie Boys, also known for his Buddhism and social activism. He created the Milarepa Fund, which produced the Tibetan Freedom con... Read More

What is the Matrix?

Posted on November 21, 2010 by Brad Bannon

Can pop media serve as a forum for philosophical reflection, or are movies just something to watch while eating popcorn? What do movies have to do with our states of formation?... Read More